Preface

In an era where the world is racing with technological developments and simultaneously witnessing growing concerns for the environment, the need for AI in readjusting engineering practices to sustainability is at its most critical point. The interaction of AI-driven technologies and sustainable principles in engineering ensures that there is every opportunity to address complex environmental issues, with optimal resource efficiency and minimum carbon footprint.

This book, AI-Driven Technologies for Sustainable Engineering, investigates how AI may be used holistically to provide creative solutions while also promoting environmental stewardship, economic viability, and social well-being. Predictive analytics provides improved energy efficiency in smart grids, precision agricultural models supported by machine learning, decreased water loss through water-wasting reduction, and many more applications with wide application areas across industries.

We dive into this topic, not just to present current state-of-the-art AI-driven solutions but to encourage readers to question the long-standing paradigms of engineering. This book collects a collection of topics across interdisciplinary lines, such as applications of AI in IoT, education, healthcare, water resources, smart cities, and nanotechnology. Each chapter contains in-depth talks, real-world case studies, and future trends that will be demonstrated in the use of AI for sustainable innovation.

This book concept arose from the observation that while technology is frequently viewed as the source of deterioration when used intelligently, it can reverse these tendencies. With the ability of AI to process huge datasets, generate actionable insights, and automate complex processes, we are now armed with tools that can foster sustainable practices on a scale previously unattainable.

We are deeply thankful to the researchers, practitioners, and thought leaders who have given their expertise to this volume. Their pioneering work and thoughts have made this book extraordinarily rich, bringing enormous value to engineers, researchers, and students who care about a sustainable future.

We hope that this book will be both informative and inspiring.